Chapter 42
(Phoebe's POV)
"Then I am going to have you remove your pants and underwear and sit on the table. Dr. Greene will be in shortly," the nurse says. I thank her as she shuts the door. Tonight, we have Henry's party, William and Claire are watching him while I am at the doctor. He was in heaven having all the attention on him.
Nathan kisses my head and squeezes my hand. "Breathe," he says into my ear and I smile. I am so nervous right now. This morning I got up and took another 3 pregnancy tests all said the same thing. I remove my pants and underwear and fold them. After I climb up on the table and put the blanket over my lab.
"Aren't you nervous?" I ask him.
"No," he says, shaking his head. I roll my eyes. That has to be a lie.
"Because whatever happens I know I have you and Henry," he says and I smile. That is really sweet.
"I just hope everything is okay," I say and Nathan nods. There is a knock on the door and we say come in. Dr. Greene sits on her stool and wheels over.
"How are you both?" she asks, smiling.
"Nervous," I say and she nods opening up my file.
"Well, we tested your urine sample and you are pregnant. Congratulations," she says and I smile looking at Nathan. I reach over hugging him and he kisses my head. Dr. Greene brings out the ultrasound machine and has me lay back.
"Okay I'll have you put your feet up here," she says and I do. This is such an odd position. Nathan, Dr. Greene, and her nurse are just staring at me spread eagle.
"Okay, I am going to insert the wand," she says and Nathan rubs my head soothingly. I am so glad he is here. Both our eyes are locked on the screen.
Dr. Greene is silent while she does her work. She murmurs some things to the nurse which the nurse is writing down. Nathan continues to rub my head and hold my hand. This feels like years. My heart could beat out of my chest right now.
"Okay, you are farther along that we thought. I am pinning you at 6 weeks," she says and I look to Nathan with wide eyes. I have drank in the past six weeks. I am so stupid.
"Um, if I have drank in the past 6 weeks," I start to say and Dr. Greene smiles and pats my hand.
"Phoebe, it is okay. You didn't know. The baby looks perfectly healthy," she says and I smile nodding. I look up at Nathan with tears in my eyes. He leans down kissing my head and strokes my cheeks.
"Okay, now if you both want to look at the screen," she says and we do. "This right here is the baby, I am measuring at .1 inches. Baby is about the size of a pomegranate seed. I can try to see if we can hear the heartbeat if you would like," she asks and Nathan and I both say yes very enthusiastically.
She is staring at the screen and hits some buttons and all of a sudden the sweetest thump comes to life. I close my eyes as tears stream out of them. I cover my face as happy tears fall. This is our baby and they are really alive and healthy.
"Oh my gosh, Bee. That is our baby," Nathan says and holds my hand tightly.
"This is subject to change as we move forward, but for now I am marking your due date as July 24th," she says and I smile and look at Nathan.
I can't believe this. Dr. Greene does a couple of more things and then leaves us to let me get dressed. As I sit up Nathan stands between my legs and hugs me tightly. I cry into his chest happy tears. We are going to be parents. After all the heartbreak we get to be parents.
I put my pants on and Dr. Greene comes in with our ultrasound pictures. She printed a bunch and handed us them in an envelope. We schedule our next visit for when I am 12 weeks. Dr. Greene wants to see more often because of the miscarriage.
As we walk out of the office I am clutching the ultrasound pictures. I am so excited and nervous. When we get in the car Nathan turns to me. "We're having a baby," he says and I nod giving him the biggest smile.
"We are having a baby," I say and laugh. It feels surreal. He leans over the center console and hugs me tightly to his chest.
"I love you," he says.
"I love you more, daddy," I say and he smirks. I slap his arm playfully and we laugh. We head home and on the way talk about all things baby related.
"Bee Nate," Henry yells as the door opens. I laugh and bend down hugging him.
"Hi birthday boy," I say. We felt so bad leaving him on his birthday, but this morning we had a huge breakfast and we were only gone for an hour in total. Nathan also reassured me that he probably had more fun with Claire and William than he would with us.
"How is the big 2 year old?" I ask him.
"I two," he says and I smile.
"You are two," I say tickling his belly. I pass him onto Nathan who throws him in the air and catches him. I don't know how he does it.
"How was he?" I ask Claire and William.
"Really good. We played with his trucks and then watched part of Moana," Claire says. Sounds like Henry.
"Will we see you tonight?" I ask them.
"Of course," Claire says and I smile.
"Thank you guys for coming over on such short notice," I say as I hand them both money for coming over.
"No problem, Pheebs," William says.
"We'll come anytime," Claire smiles and I hug her tightly.
After they leave we get Henry chick fil a for lunch, his absolute favorite. He eats it in the living room while Moana is on. Rules are bent on his birthday. Rules are bent everyday, let's be real.
"Henry, is that yummy," I ask as he eats his french fries.
"Yummy," he says and brings a half eaten one to me.
"Oh no thank you I want you to eat it," I say. He nods and eats it.
"Nana Bubs," he asks and I smile.
"We are going soon. After you eat we are going to take a bath, then a nap and then go to Nana and Bubs," I say and he nods. If he doesn't take a nap he will be a wreck.
"More," he says and holds up his french fries.
"Nathan has some french fries," I say and point to Nathan's food.
"So does Bee," nathan says.
"Hey, I'm pregnant and eating for two," I say.
"I pegnant," Henry says repeating me and I look at Nathan.
"Ooops," I say and we both start laughing. I give Henry some of my fries and he eats all of them. He is a hungry guy today.
"Okay, let's get you a tubby," I say and smile. Henry runs and goes to the stairs. Nathan picks him up and we run him a bath. We put in bubbles and put in toys. We sing to him as I wash his hair and body. He is a little water baby.
I put Henry in his jammies after we got him out of the tub. He is a breeze to put down for a nap. I smile at Nathan as we walk out of the room. We go downstairs. I need to start making appatiszers for tonight. I told my mom I would bring some.
"I am making buffalo chicken dip and a charcuterie platter," I say.
"Do you want help?" Nathan asks.
"Sure, that would be great," I say and have him help with the dip.
I turn on some light music and begin cutting up vegetables. Nathan is singing to me and I laugh. "I want to love you," he sings and I laugh. He is so amazing.
Nathan comes behind me and puts his hands on my belly. He kisses my neck and I look up at him smiling. He takes out our ultrasound pictures and we both look at them. "Little bean," I say and he smiles.
I pin one up on the fridge and put the rest in my purse. I continue to cook and we small talk about the baby and Henry
"Shit it is 3:30," I say and Nathan says he'll get Henry up while I get ready.
I kiss him and head into my room. I shower and do my hair and makeup. I throw on a sweater, jeans, and heeled booties. I put on my jewelry and perfume.
When I walk out Nathan is playing with Henry on his baby trampoline we got him. Henry is belly laughing and it is the sweetest sight. "Go Hen, Go Hen," Nathan says as he bounces and I laugh.
"Okay, pep squad go get ready I'll stay with him," I say and Nathan kisses my head then Henry's and heads off to shower. Henry keeps bouncing telling me to watch him. This thing will be amazing for when he has a lot of energy.
He keeps bouncing and then eventually moves onto his remote control car. I help him turn it on and all of a sudden get the wave of nausea. My morning sickness isn't morning sickness, it is evening sickness. I get up and run to the bathroom. I can't tell Henry to stay because I will vomit if I open my mouth. Poor Henry, thinks it is a joke and is running after me.
I run to the bathroom and throw up into the toilet. "Bee," Henry says and runs over. I try to tell him it's okay, but talking causes me to throw up more. Henry starts crying and runs out. I keep vomiting. My stomach is doing somersaults. Maybe chick fil a wasn't the best idea.
All of a sudden, there is running. Nathan is in the bathroom sopping wet with a towel around his waist. I have just finished throwing up and Nathan runs over to me. I laugh as this is such a scene. He didn't dry off, just covered himself with a towel. Henry is sobbing by the door. This is utter chaos.
"Are you okay?" Nathan asks and takes my face in his hands. I nod. I try not to eye his body because it'll make me jump his bones. I accidently do and see the water droplets run down his muscular stomach and arms.
"Henry came in sobbing yelling, Bee Bee, I thought something had happened," Nathan says and I smile, shaking my head. I brush my teeth quickly.
"No, I think the baby didn't appreciate the chick fil a," I say and Nathan nods.
"Go finish, I am okay," I say and tell him.
"Okay," he says and kisses my head then Henry's.
"Hen, did Bee scare you?" I ask him. He nods and puts his head on my shoulder. I hold him to my chest and rub the back of his head.
"I am sorry, Bee Bee just got sick," I say and Henry gives my cheek a kiss.
"All better," he says and I laugh.
When Nathan is done we head out and go to my parents. Henry is in the back watching Moana on the DVD players. Nathan has his hand on my leg as we drive. "Do you feel better?" He asks.
"Now that I have scarred Henry and gotten all the food out of my system, yes," I say and Nathan laughs.
When we pull up to my parent's house they have a huge sign that says HAPPY SECOND BIRTHDAY HENRY. I point to it and Henry claps his hands laughing. He has no clue what it says, but it has cars on it. When we get out, Henry refuses to let me pick him up.
"Nana, Bubs," He says running to the door. He knows their house. We smile and follow him in. Henry bee lines for my dad who picks him up and throws him.
"Happy Birthday, Henry, My dad says and Henry smiles.
"Let me see you Mister," my mom says and my dad passes Henry over to my mom who gives him a big hug. We are passed between my parents who give us both hugs. I have missed them.
"Bubs, you look stunning," my dad says and I smile.
"Thank you," I smile. I put my bag down.
Elliot, Kate, Ava and Andrew all arrive. Henry is busy with my dad. I love their bond more then anything. I hug my aunt and uncle. I greet Andrew and Ava too. Claire and William and Mia and Ethan walk in next.
Teddy and Olivia walk in. Olivia is due in 2 months. She has the cutest big belly. They have been preparing out the wazoo for baby boy grey. I can't believe that our baby and Teddy's will be so close in age. Then Cole and Berkeley and Mrs. Moore and Nana. My grandparents come too. Maisy and Blake are here too with Oakley. Everyone that walks in dotes over Henry and he is loving it.
Everyone is talking and having a great time. The house is decorated in cars. We are all in the living room, I am sitting on the arm of the chair that Nathan is in. I am watching Teddy and Henry play.
"How is that nephew of mine?" I ask Olivia.
"Kicking up a storm, here," she says and takes my hand pressing it against her belly. I feel a jab and laugh.
"Oh my gosh, Baby Grey," I say talking to her belly.
"You look so cute pregnant, I looked like a whale," Maisy says walking over with Oakley who is almost 3 months old now. I reach out and Maisy passes her to me. She has the biggest bow on her head and looks like a little doll. It is amazing that she isn't scared by all the noise the party is creating.
"Hi Oakley girl," I say.
Teddy walks over and asks where my purse is because Henry is asking for a car. I tell him it is on the table and he thanks me. "Now who do we have here?" my dad asks coming over.
"This is Oakley," I say and he smiles.
"Do you want to hold her?" Maisy asks. My dad nods and I pass Oakley to him. It is the sweetest sight ever.
"She is precious Maisy," My dad says and I nod.
Henry runs over and sees my dad holding Oakley. This is not going to go over well. "Bub," Henry says and pulls on my dad's pant leg.
"Hi Hen, are you having fun?" My dad asks Henry.
"Up," Henry says and reaches for my dad.
"I'll pick you up," I say and reach for him and he pulls back. Henry gets the quivering lip and sad eyes that make me melt and give in everytime.
"No Bub up," he says and Maisy and Liv look at me and make a sad face.
"I know, he is so good at it," I say.
Olivia takes Oakley and Henry gets his way and sits in my dads lap. It is his birthday after all. My dad bounces his knees and makes Henry laugh. When dinner is called I smile and head in. They ordered pizza and Henry is so excited. Everyone get's car plates and cups. Henry is in 7th heaven.
"Do you like it?" I ask him.
"Tank you," Henry says and everyone smiles watching him.
"I want a grandbaby," Kate says and Ava laughs.
"I want another chanel purse," she says and makes us laugh.
"One day," Andrew pats Ava's leg.
"Well, yeah one day," Ava says, agreeing.
"So Berkeley and Cole when is the wedding?" Claire asks. Claire and Berk have recently gotten really close. They hang out all the time.
"Well, we are thinking late May," they say. I do the math and I can tell Nathan is too. I will be 7 months pregnant. Great, I will be huge in a bridesmaids dress. As long as Berk is happy. Nathan winks at me and I blush.
After dinner everyone is hanging around. I am with Nathan and Nana Moore discussing the terrible twos. Henry loves Nana Moore. She baked him cookies and he was swoon. I can't believe she will be a great grandma.
"You look thinner, Nate," Nana says and I laugh. She pats his cheek and hands him a slice of bread.
"Nana, I have gained weight," he says.
"Not enough, you are an italian boy, eat," she says and we laugh.
"Now where is that great grandson of mine, I want to spoil him," she says and shows us the candy in her purse. I laugh as Henry runs by us. He is being chased by Elliot and William. Oh my gosh.
"Bubs, can I talk to you?" Teddy asks. I turn to Nate and he says go.
"Sure, where?" I ask.
"Dad's office," he says and I nod concerned. He wants to have a private conversation. This can't be good. Teddy is as open as they come. We go into the office.
"What's going on?" I ask.
"When I went in your purse to find a car, I saw something else," Teddy says. I look at him confused. I don't keep anything private in my purse. I have tampons, gum, wipes for Henry.
"You've lost me," I say and Teddy sighs.
"Are you pregnant?" He asks. I freeze. Oh my god the sonograms. I left the extras in my purse. Shit. I didn't want anyone to know until the first trimester was over in case we lost the baby again.
"Surprise?" I say and Teddy smiles.
"You are, really?" he asks and I nod laughing.
"Oh my gosh, Bubs. Congratulations," he says and picks me up spinning me around. When I look in his eyes I see they are glossy. Oh Teddy.
"How, what, when?" He asks.
"We got the ultrasounds done today. That is why those are in my bag. I am due July 24th. I am about 6 weeks along which we are not telling anyone until the 12 week mark," I say.
"I won't, I promise. Bubs, you're going to be a mom," he says and wipes a tear away. For how macho Teddy acts he is the biggest softy I know. He is making me emotional.
"I know, our babies are going to be 7 months apart," I smile. He laughs and wraps his arms around me again.
"Promise me, you won't tell anyone," I say and he holds out his pinky. I smile and lock pinkies with him.
"Let's get out of here before dad comes in," Teddy says and I smile nodding.
We walk out and present time is starting. Everyone crowds around Henry and he is loving all this attention on him. I hand him the first gift from Nana Moore. When he opens it he holds it up to me with the biggest grin. Oh great. A nerf gun.
"Oh my goodness, what do you say," I ask him.
"Tank you," he says and everyone laughs.
He gets a tablet from Ava and Andrew, which I know he is going to love. Berkeley and Cole get him a play kitchen. He is so excited about that one. My parents get him the car that he can ride around in. He freaked out about that. Then he got a jungle gym from Kate and Elliot. Hopefully that fits in the playroom. Everyone got him such awesome stuff. I am so excited to get it all set up because he is begging to play.
I am so thankful for this family of mine. The night is spent all hanging out and celebrating our little love.